Jandris said the system was implemented more than a decade ago as a path forward from blurred lines about what was and wasn't appropriate.Ī district study at the time showed teacher morale was low and residents mistrusted school leaders. "Any board that's worth its salt is going to recognize that it's an important example to the rest of the school district," Jandris said, adding the boards that don't evaluate "either (have) something to hide or don't understand how high-performing school districts work." Long path forward Jandris cut ties with the district after the board stopped participating in the self-evaluation process in 2019. ![]() The superintendent has direct authority over the operational aspects of the district but is accountable to the board, and the board advocates on behalf of the community. Pritchard, an on-and-off board member since 2006 whom voters reelected this fall, said she had raised concerns in 2019 to no avail, thus did not want to wait.Īccording to the district's website, policy governance is meant to "empower" the board to “focus on larger issues, delegate with clarity (and) direct the superintendent who acts as the CEO." Densmore said it wasn't about a "power trip" or "to micromanage anyone."Ĭhrystal Chaffin, a new board member who also voted the system out, said at the meeting: "Some decisions, if it really is up to the superintendent, I feel like that's a lot for one man's shoulders to carry." What was the problem?ĭensmore and Pritchard led the charge at the meeting to do away with the district's governing model, saying it restricted the board's ability to be more involved in decisions. "I would just rather be more hands on - not in the day to day - but just hands on when it comes to some of these bigger decisions that impact our community," Pritchard said. Board President Dawn Densmore did not respond to The Arizona Republic's requests for comment.īoard member Christine Pritchard did not specify what would change but reiterated a desire to be more involved. A petition was launched to address claims of bullying of a student and received over 72,000 signatures of support in less than 24 hours.The board now must figure out what exactly the decision means, and its effect on how the district operates. On 16 June 2016, the school received adverse publicity regarding allegations of apparent bullying. Makeup of any kind is strictly forbidden. Students are required to wear the prescribed school uniform at all times during the school day and whenever on school premises. In 2007, Dysart was a Showcase State Finalist for Excellence in Senior Phase of Learning and Excellence in Leadership for the Skilling Students for Success program and Dysart Community Pathways Program. Approximately one-half of graduating students continue on to complete tertiary studies. They are also provided with vocational courses as electives. Schools OFF MARKET Street View 16014 W Acapulco Ln, Surprise, AZ 85379 381,065 Redfin Estimate 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,737 Sq Ft Off Market This home last sold for 202,000 on Jul 24, 2017. ![]() Today, Dysart employs over 2,700 staff members, and. ![]() The district was established as a one-room schoolhouse in 1920 by Nathaniel Martin Dysart. Senior students are offered Board, Study Area Specification (SAS) and other school subjects within the Senior School. How old is Dysart High School The Dysart Unified School District will be celebrating its 100th year of educating the community in the 2020-2021 school year. Year 9 and 10 specializes in Manual Arts, Home Economics, Commerce & Computing, Art, Music and Drama, as well as core subjects including English, Math, Science, Social Science and Physical Education. Year 8 offers English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Health & Physical Education, Manual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Keyboarding, Art and French. Dysart has specialist Manual Arts, Science, Home Economics facilities as well as an extensive library and two computer laboratories, where Students may use the Connect-Ed program to access the Internet. Opened in 1982, it was developed from a Secondary Department attached to Dysart State School in 1978.ĭysart's mission is "To help, encourage & challenge the individual to strive to fulfil his or her potential in all facets of life." The school's motto is: "Strive to Achieve".Īll buildings are fully wheel-chair accessible and have evaporative air-cooling in each classroom.
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